Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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